Hi, I am Kasha Jones and I am here at Non-Stop Fitness. Resolutions come with the New Year. A few weeks in, we often find ourselves looking for motivation or having given up completely.

Today, I’ll show you three simple kettlebell exercises to help keep you moving toward accomplishing those New Year goals with an eye on the upcoming swimsuit season.

Side twist with kettlebell

Sit on the floor with knees bent and heels down for balance. Hold the kettlebell in both hands in front of your torso. Lean your upper body back slightly and twist from left to right bringing the kettlebell to contact with the floor on each side. Repeat back and forth on each side 20 times.

Above-head stretch

With feet planted slightly more than shoulder width apart, hold the kettlebell firmly above your head with both hands. Be careful and pay attention that you are using a full grip. Keeping your body aligned, lean left and right for a deep stretch down each side of your torso. Repeat 15 times.

Weighted sit-up with kettlebell raise

From a starting sit-up position, hold the kettlebell against your chest. As you sit up, using both hands, raise the kettlebell to full arm extension above your body. Return the kettlebell to your chest as you return to the starting position. Repeat 12 times.

Remember, fitness that fits into your life is the fitness that works. Incorporate these kettlebell exercises into your fitness routine and you will have the beach body you want.

Nutrition tip: Take advantage of in-season produce, such as citrus fruits, for that extra dose of vitamin C to keep winter ills at bay. Also, with the cooler weather, we often don’t take in as much water as we need. Keep up hydration with a refillable water bottle.

Kasha Jones is a Certified Fitness Trainer through ISSA. She can be contacted at kasha@nonstopfitnesssav.com, Nonstop Fitness at 912-349-4902, or on Twitter at @thekashashow.

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